{"id":4684,"date":"2014-04-29T20:25:57","date_gmt":"2014-04-30T03:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=4684"},"modified":"2014-04-29T20:25:57","modified_gmt":"2014-04-30T03:25:57","slug":"stapleton-dad-uses-ms-america-style-pageant-to-determine-nanny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=4684","title":{"rendered":"Stapleton Dad Uses Ms. America Style Pageant to Determine Nanny"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"ms<\/a>Many Stapleton families have been through the process of hiring a nanny, and some have done so several times. The process can be difficult, and determining the best fit is not always easy. \u201cA few times we thought we had a great fit and it just didn\u2019t work out,\u201d says Stapleton dad Eric Jackson. \u201cOther times, we were hesitant, but it turned out great. I wanted to see if there was a way to get a science about it, and maybe get others aside from my family involved in the process.\u201d\n\nJackson decided to get 16 of his neighbors and friends to help with their most recent selection process. \u201cWe decided we would do the initial weeding out, and get it down to ten or so,\u201d said Jackson. \u201cAfter that, we wanted to include the opinions of our friends and neighbors, whom we trust. So, we found a time where our final eight potential nannies could come, and we worked the new process.\u201d Jackson said the nannies were at first uncomfortable with the format, but in the end, they thought it was a fair process and probably the best way to determine if they were the best fit for the job.\nJackson used a very similar scoring system to that of the Ms. America Pageant<\/a>. \u201cThe things they look for in that pageant are very similar to what we are looking for,\u201d said Jackson. \u201cWe just did some tweaking where things didn\u2019t match exactly.\u201d The contest included six different scoring criteria:\n\u2022\tLifestyle and fitness in swimsuit<\/a>: The Jacksons have very active kids, so they wanted someone who was in shape enough to chase them around. Also, according to Jackson, \u201cI don\u2019t mind having a hot nanny.\u201d\n\u2022\tDaily dress: The Jacksons want to make sure the nanny dresses appropriately and doesn\u2019t come over as if she just got out of bed.\n\u2022\tTalent: It is important that the nanny have talents, either in crafts, athletics, singing, humor, etc. These are the types of things that keep the kids entertained and wanting for more.\n\u2022\tAbility to handle a crisis: Although major ones rarely come up, the nanny needs to know how to handle it if the kids melt down.\n\u2022\tPointless philosophical question: The judges ask one ridiculous question such as, \u201cif you had one wish\u2026\u201d simply to get an understanding of the intelligence of the nanny. The Jacksons need a nanny with decent common sense.\n\u2022\tEnergy & charisma: The Jacksons need someone who would bring plenty of energy to the household to keep the kids engaged, and excited to see her every day.\nThe 16 judges ranked each contestant from one to eight, and a composite score was given to each potential nanny. It should be noted that the daily dress and swimsuit portions were the final two criteria judged, as not to skew the opinions of the male judges for the other four criteria. \u201cWe then took the winner, contacted her by phone to discuss pay, and moved forward,\u201d said Jackson. Jackson says that they did not release the scores to the contestants. \u201cHad the winner, or Ms. Jackson Household as we call her, not worked out, we would have moved down the line, at least through third place.\u201d\nJackson says that so far they are very happy with their new nanny. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more pleased,\u201d said Jackson. \u201cIf anyone else is having challenges hiring a nanny, I strongly suggest this format. There are some logistic and timing issues to deal with, but in the end, it is the best way to get what you want for your kids, and yourself.\u201d\n]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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